"Alright, I won't," Hera giggled, throwing a playful wink over her shoulder as she leaned back slightly, just enough for Dave to catch her mischievous expression.
Being tall, Dave had no trouble seeing her every expression as he looked down on her, and his eyes lit up with joy, curving into crescents as a broad smile spread across his face.
"Don't worry, sweetheart, I know you're just playing," Dave said with a chuckle, gently ruffling Hera's hair. "But these jerks aren't getting off the hook—I know they meant every word." His gaze shifted into a sharp glare aimed at the men around him.
"It's not like we're denying it," Xavier quipped, delivering the final blow with a smirk. "Of course, we meant every word exactly as it was said."